Senior Systems Administrator

UKG; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to sustain USSOCOM SOCRATES enterprise network operations in a high-security environment.

The role covers Tier III systems administration, ESRI ArcGIS environment support, and hardening with STIGs across servers, storage, and VMware infrastructure. Travel and overseas assignments may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or five years of enterprise systems administration experience.
• Current, active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility.
• Minimum five years of Microsoft Windows Server administration in an enterprise environment.
• Experience configuring, deploying, and managing VMware solutions.
• Proficiency in storage and networking administration.
• Familiarity with STIGs and DoD security guidelines.
• Strong troubleshooting across server, storage, and networking.
• Ability to work independently with program office and engineering staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication for documentation and coordination.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Manage servers, storage, and virtualization infrastructure to support USSOCOM tasks.
• Administer ESRI ArcGIS Advanced Server and ArcGIS Pro environments as required.
• Hardening systems per DoD STIGs and provide ongoing storage/network support.
• Coordinate with PMO/IA and enterprise teams on system administration tasks.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Windows Server admin

VMware

STIGs hardening

ArcGIS administration

Security awareness

Independent work

Strong communication

Documentation

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline / 5 years enterprise systems administration experience

Tools

VMware

Windows Server

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Pro

ESRI ArcGIS Advanced Server

STIGs

Job description

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support USSOCOM SOCRATES. The Senior Systems Administrator plays a critical role in sustaining mission-critical USSOCOM enterprise network operations, delivering advanced Tier III systems administration and technical support across a complex, high-security IT environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that servers, storage, and virtualized infrastructure are properly installed, configured, and maintained, and supporting the SOF Geospatial Enterprise (SGE) by administering ESRI ArcGIS Advanced Server and ArcGIS Pro environments in accordance with Command requirements.

Ensuring, as part of the support team, that the servers and storage associated with the various installations are installed and correctly wired in the racks and are built to efficiently handle and test the ability of workstations to obtain network services.

Maintaining VMware virtualized environments and Microsoft Windows Server infrastructure, applying DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to harden systems, and providing ongoing storage and networking support.

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
• Ability to work in confined areas.

Physical Demands

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Travel

• 11-20% / Occasional travel.
• This position may require travel to remote overseas locations for extended periods of time.

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

At Copperhead Technologies, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. Copperhead Technologies is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility.

Copperhead Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability.

Copperhead Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

Copperhead Technologies’ Aff…

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, or technical discipline, or five years of experience in an enterprise level systems administration environment.
• Current, active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility.
• Minimum five years of experience administering Microsoft Windows Server in an enterprise environment.
• Experience configuring, deploying, and managing VMware solutions.
• Proficiency in storage and networking administration.
• Familiarity with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) Familiar with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Strong troubleshooting skills across server, storage, and networking infrastructure.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with program office and engineering staff on system administration tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and coordination with PMO and IA organizations.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Copperhead Technologies will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Advanced Server and ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience supporting DoD or Special Operations enterprise IT environments.
• Experience supporting Tier I-IV help desk escalation structures within a program office.
• ESRI technical certifications (e.g., ArcGIS Desktop or Server Associate/Professional)
• VMware certification (e.g., VCP)
• CompTIA Security+

Copperhead Technologies offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

*Eligibility requirements apply

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